An upcoming creative known by his friends as “LabRart”. The name dates back to his high school days. he was given by his friends because he would prefer staying in class and scribble illustrations on his sketch book at break times.
LabRart Nyirenda is a multitalented creative who presents himself as a painter, tattooist, illustrator, graphic design, animator and fashionista.
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Introduce yourself and tell us what you do.
My name is Sifiso Nyirenda, but known as LabRart Nyirenda. I’m from Lamontville in Durban. I’m a painter, tattooist, illustrator, graphic design, animation, musician, and a fashionista.
Tell us a story about LabRart.
It all started back at school, i remember, at break times i would rush to go buy my pie and eat in class so i can start scribbling on my scribbling book. My friends started calling me names behind my back, calling me a lab rat. So that’s when i realise my love for the arts and also how i got the name LabRart.
What drives LabRart?
The passion, The love for the arts. It keeps me up in the evening
Who are your favourite style icons internationally and in locally?
I look up to ASAP Rocky, Jeremy Scott, and in SA, Maitele Wawe, Bhubesi, Malumkoolkat
How do you see fashion looking like in the future?
People are gonna bring back the old, the taxi driver vibe kinda swag. Fashion is coming in it’s ultimate form.
Tell us an inspiration to your fashion style
“Colour”. Expressing yourself through colour. I call it “The Funky Monkey Colour Block”.
You also do music, tell us about it
I’m working on the Loxe tape. Bringing back the Boom Bap vibe. I’m working on a record, “Climbing trees”. The message behind it is, Unlock yourself.
What’s your motivation behind your music, and what’s your style?
Good Lyrical content. My style is future classics. Motivational music.
What should people expect?
People should expect next level ish. We are going international. They must expect the unexpected
What are you currently working on?
Music. I’m working on my Loxe tape
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